Stitch Type

Stitches: Class-408 (Sub-Classes)

Stitch Class 408 (bottom coverstitch): This stitch is two rows of 401 two thread chainstitch with a top covering thread laid on the upper surface of the material being sewn. Thread consumption ratio=1: 17 This stitch is two rows of 401, two thread chainstitch with a top covering thread laid on the upper surface of the material being sewn.

This type of stitch is formed using 5 threads:

2 Needle threads (A & A1)

Stitch type 408

2 Looper threads (B & B1)

1 Top covering thread (C)

The loops of the threads (A & A1) are passed through the material and interlaced and inter looped with loops of threads (B & B1). The top covering thread (C) is laid between and around the needle threads on the surface of the material. The inter looping of the needle and looper threads are drawn up against the underside of the bottom ply of the material being sewn.

Face Side

Underside